After Effects of Meningitis

Most people who get meningitis and septicemia survive, often without any after effects, but sometimes these diseases cause a range of disabilities and problems that can alter people’s lives. After effects may be temporary or permanent, physical or emotional.

People respond to their own situations differently, but frequently are unsure of what to expect after meningitis or septicemia. Relatives and friends may also feel the need for information, because the person who is recovering often needs a great deal of support. Getting over meningitis or septicemia makes major demands on people. Fortunately, many problems improve and disappear over time.

After effects most likely to be caused by Meningitis:

Memory loss

Difficulty retaining information

Lack of concentration

Clumsiness

Co-ordination problems

Residual Headaches

Deafness

Hearing problems

Tinnitus

Dizziness

Loss of balance

Learning difficulties (ranging from temporary learning deficiencies to long term mental impairment)

Epilepsy

seizures

Weakness

Paralysis

Spasms of part of the body

Cerebral palsy

Speech problems

Loss of sight

Changes in sight

Additional after effects most likely to be caused by Septicemia:

Arthritis

Stiffness in joints

Scarring

Skin damage

Amputations

Kidney damage

Lung damage

Emotional after effects that may occur after Meningitis and Septicemia:

Clinginess

Temper Tantrums

Moodiness or aggression

Disturbed sleep

Nightmares

Bed-wetting

Changes in Character

Learning Difficulties

Depression

Fear of Doctors and Hospitals

Other behavioral and emotional problems

Who has after effects?

Most people recover with no after effects and not all after effects are permanent. The likelihood of getting after effects from meningitis or septicaemia depends on several factors including the type and severity of the illness. People who have been desperately ill may have spent a long time in intensive care. Research has shown that intensive care can be a distressing experience both for the person who has the illness and for their family.

Currently the majority of cases of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia are caused by meningococcal infection. This produces severely disabling after effects in about one in twelve survivors, although patients who have severe meningococcal septicaemia tend to have a worse outcome. After meningococcal disease, pneumococcal meningitis is the main type and it is more likely to produce serious damage. Neonatal meningitis occurring in the first month of life also carries a higher risk of after effects than most other forms.

A person recovering from viral meningitis may experience similar problems to someone who has had bacterial meningitis, but will rarely have severe after effects.

Careful and early follow up of patients discharged after meningitis and septicaemia is important. An estimated 25% of people who survive meningitis or septicaemia will have less obvious after effects, such as difficulties with co-ordination, concentration and memory. These are usually temporary.

Good and Bad Days

Although some people are completely back to normal within a matter of weeks but it can take many months to recover from meningitis and septicaemia. People often find that they have days when they feel very good, and others when they feel so bad that they worry they are becoming ill again. It is important to ‘listen’ to the needs of your body. There is no magic formula to feeling better, because the body needs time to recover fully. It is important to mention to employers and teachers that you may need time off. Help and support from your family doctor can be invaluable, and a doctor’s note will be necessary if you need a longer period of rest.

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